Flu
If you are eligible a flu vaccine will already have been purchased for you. Please book an appointment.
Flu vaccinations are for patients aged 65 and over, or patients who have any of the following conditions:
- A serious heart complaint
- A chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema
- Serious kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Lowered immunity due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment
- If you have a problem with your spleen or you have had your spleen removed
- If you have ever had a stroke
Pregnant women and carers are also advised to have the flu jab.
There is also a nasal spray flu vaccination available for children.
Flu vaccinations for children aged 2 and 3 are also available. Please read the following leaflets for guidance on which flu vaccine you or your child should have.
- All about flu for children with learning disabilities (PDF)
- Which flu vaccine should you or your child have (PDF)
- Protecting your child against flu (PDF)
The NHS website provides information about who can get it, how to book and where to get the vaccine.
Shingles vaccination
A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease is available on the NHS.
The national shingles immunisation programme is recommended for people aged 70 to 79, but is being introduced in phases.
Vaccination is currently being offered to those who are aged 70, 78 and 79, and to anyone in their seventies who was born after 1st September 1942. People who are in their seventies but are not yet eligible for vaccination, will be offered vaccination in future years under the national programme.
The shingles vaccine is given as a single, one off injection and it is expected to reduce your risk of getting shingles. If you are unlucky enough to go on to have the disease, your symptoms may be milder and the illness shorter.
It’s fine to have the shingles vaccine if you’ve already had shingles, as long as it is 12 months since your last bout of shingles. The vaccine works very well in people who have had shingles before and it will boost your immunity against further shingles attacks. Please book an appointment at reception.
Travel Vaccinations
Please visit travelhealthpro for more information on travel vaccinations.
Travel vaccinations should be administered 6 to 8 weeks prior to travel in order for them to give the best protection so ensure you plan accordingly.
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.
The NHS website provides information about the vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects.
Find out about COVID-19 vaccination